FPIs focus on capex and consumption themes

FPIs have invested nearly $5 billion in infrastructure segments including capital goods, and construction and related sectors and a similar amount in FMCG, consumer durables and telecom over the past twelve months. In addition, the automobile sector, which is considered as nondiscretionary, has attracted $3.26 billion of investment. The cumulative weight of infrastructure and consumption […]

Higher rates needed to curb inflation: Powell

It may make sense to continue moving rates higher in the coming months, but at a more moderate pace, Powell said in response to lawmakers’ questions about the Fed’s plans. The timing of additional hikes will be based on incoming data, he said in his opening statement.